Senior Cloud Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Description

As a Senior Cloud Engineer you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the technical components that comprise SSE’s Cloud environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to architect robust, scalable, and secure solutions that align with business requirements and best practices in cloud architecture and design

You will

• Work with business stakeholders throughout the whole cloud lifecycle, providing comprehensive support to transform and modernise their application portfolios.
• Act as a trusted advisor and bridge between the cloud team and stakeholders, and so must be able to provide regular progress updates and flag any issues as appropriate.
• Support stakeholders to adopt and leverage the latest Cloud Native Application Architecture patterns, delivering scalable, resilient and performant solutions.
• Ensure all architecture and Cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software lifecycle patterns.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and development for the immediate team and act as an evangelist within the organisation for engineering practices

You have

• Strong hands-on experience with prominent cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including virtual network configuration, routing, load balancing, and security controls.
• Ability to design and implement network architecture within Cloud. Including creation of scalable and highly available network topologies, subnetting strategies, and network segmentation for optimal performance and security.
• Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows and/or Linux) is desirable, but not essential.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and the ability to write software scripts in at least one general-purpose programming -language (Python, Go, Java).
• Strong communication skills to be able to collaborate with teams across the organisation to help support SSE's cloud adoption.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.